Wrenn SIX WHEELED Tank Wagon "DOUBLE DIAMOND" Rolling Stock W5044

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Offering for sale a superb example of a Wrenn "Double Diamond" 6 Wheeled Tank Wagon model reference number W5044. This model was introduced by Wrenn in 1977 and production continued for a period of only ONE year until 1978.

The wagon is finished in a bronze colour with paper logo to both sides no running number. This example is complete with original box, inner yellow sleeve and packaging.

Tank wagons for transporting liquids of various kinds were in use from the 1840's and limited quantities of oil products were moved in this way from about the 1860's.Tank Wagons were a common sight on Railways in the United Kingdom especially from the early 1930s to the late 1960s. These Tank Wagons transported a variety of liquids from oil to milk.

The majority were privately owned and were distinguishable as there were painted in company colours and logo's i.e. BP, Shell, United Dairies ETC. Very seldom were Tank Wagons owned by the Railway Companies.